Respuesta :

Yes it could be done to discourage people from consuming tobacco or alcohol.

Explanation:

  • Normally government encourages or discourages use of goods by reducing or increasing the tax on the goods.
  • As everybody aware that the use of tobacco or alcohol consumption damages the body and even might reduce the life span of the consumer.
  • When the taxes are more, people tend to reduce the use of those item and at one point of time, the consumer might stop the usage slowly.
  • This is one way to increase the lifespan of the consumer consuming alcohol or tobacco.